BC’s Eby Promises to Temporarily Suspend Gas Tax, Regulate Prices at the Pump
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is promising relief at the gas pumps under a re-elected government, and he has a plan to crack down on corporate price gouging. Eby says he government would temporarily suspend the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litre for gas and diesel, while introducing what he calls a “price guard” to crack down on gouging at the pump.
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is proposing a temporary 10-cent-per-litre reduction in provincial motor fuel tax for gas and diesel if his party is re-elected. He also plans to implement a “price guard” mechanism, tasking the B.C. Utilities Commission with setting maximum fuel prices updated weekly based on crude oil benchmarks. This initiative aims to provide relief at the pump and prevent corporate price gouging.
- NDP Leader David Eby promises gas price relief if re-elected.
- Plan includes a temporary suspension of the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litre.
- A “price guard” will be introduced to crack down on corporate price gouging.
- The B.C. Utilities Commission would set maximum fuel prices, updated weekly.
Write a comment